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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 766 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 34% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Ripon College than University of Dubuque ($49,300.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than University of Dubuque ($21,999 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 16.2% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,490 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 55.3% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($38,826 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 161 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Ripon College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ripon College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Dubuque (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $2,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,674 vs. $28,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($265 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/